F.P. Journe Quantième Perpétuel Box introduced in 1940

introduced in 1940

dates to circa 1984 and features an excellent Oyster case with 'holey lugs'

And of the different Tank Must models available

We jump whenever we find a clean one - but finding one with a special factory dial such as this outstanding black Onyx stone example makes for a particularly good day

This particular example is branded "Tradition" - the timepiece brand chosen by Sears Roebuck

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